Sold for A$80
1. H. Taylor / (HT Monogram) / Melbourne // This bottle / cannot be sold / or used by any / other person / M. G. B. Co. Base Mark: T. 2. R. Mosley / Globe Mineral / Water Works / Robt Mosley / Trade (Globe with RM inside) Mark / Registered / Flemmington (sic) Bridge / Melbourne // R. Montgomery & Co / Melbourne. Base Mark: (Dot) / 8439. 3. The / Niagara / Bottle / Barnett & Foster / Makers / London, N. / Rd 65433. Base Mark: (Dot). (United Kingdom). Aerated Water. Codd. Niagara type. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 242, 220 & 219 mm. 1880s - 1900s
N/A. (N/A). 1. VG. Stained throughout. Pitted scratch to left lip. Pitted scratches to rear, both near the neck groove and amongst the lower embossing. Nibbled impact to rear heel. Some fisheyes and impact marks. Scuffs and scratches. 2. Good. Stained throughout. 7 x 2 mm sliver to inner front left lip. 12 x 5 mm flake to inner rear lip. 7 x 5 mm flake to outer rear lip. Spotty rust in places. Heavy wear with pitted marks and sratches to the rear, looks a little out of shape here as well, possibly from heat? Fisheyes and impact marks. A couple of scuffed scratches. Some other scratches and scuffs to be found. Actually has a bit of shininess to the front. This is the first we have sold with Montgomery on it and Flemmington incorrectly spelt with the two Ms. 3. Good. Stained, has a bit of an opalescent sheen in places. 8 x 4 mm inner rear lip bruise which is discoloured. Quite pitted with plenty of fisheyes and impact marks. Wear to inner rear chamber. Scuffs and scratches including some pitted examples. Estimate: $50-100
